Major shipping associations express concern about Houthi rebels’ first fatal vessel attack

Several associations of the shipping industry published a joint statement to express their deep concern over the tragic loss of life and injuries suffered by the crew of True Confidence in the first fatal ship attack by Houthis in the Red Sea.

“The loss of life and injuries to civilian seafarers is completely unacceptable,” said the joint statement. “Merchant vessels crewed by civilian seafarers transporting global trade have a right to innocent passage through the region without the threat of...

https://container-news.com/major-shipping-associations-express-concern-about-houthi-rebels-first-fatal-ship-attack/

Indian Ocean’s piracy “high risk area” designation to be withdrawn

After more than a decade of effective threat-reducing counter-piracy operations, the shipping industry has removed the Indian Ocean High Risk Area (HRA), the Internationa ..

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https://www.bairdmaritime.com/work-boat-world/maritime-security-world/piracy/indian-oceans-piracy-high-risk-area-designation-to-be-withdrawn/

Nigerian government, shipping industry stakeholders launch anti-piracy strategy for Gulf of Guinea

The government of Nigeria and a coalition of global shipping stakeholders have launched a new strategy to end incidences of piracy, armed robbery, and kidnapping in the G ..

The post Nigerian government, shipping industry stakeholders launch anti-piracy strategy for Gulf of Guinea appeared first on B...

https://www.bairdmaritime.com/work-boat-world/maritime-security-world/piracy/nigerian-government-shipping-industry-stakeholders-launch-anti-piracy-strategy-for-gulf-of-guinea/

Vital Statistics for the 2021 100 Top Women in Shipping

Vital Statistics for the 2021 100 Top Women in Shipping

Anny Zade

By Anny Zade

We have not experienced anything like this and never witnessed or heard anything to be as closely followed as the international mega-spread talk, gossip and social media communication, as the aftermath of our third international 100 Top Women in Shipping. It was more than touching to see how women reacted in uploading the results and making presentations individually or in groups in many regions all over Planet Ocean....

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2022/03/07/vital-statistics-for-the-2021-100-top-women-in-shipping/

Hands off Seafarers

Hands off Seafarers

John Faraclas

Hands off Seaferers

By John Faraclas

Given what takes place currently in the Black Sea and Sea of Azov, we demand here and now from the combatants to avoid harming Seafarers and or use them as pawns or even as human shields not just in this region, but beyond!

Ships have been hit, seafarers have been killed, others have been injured and others’ lives is at danger. Think of their families. We ask all of you to joins us today in a noble campaign all over Planet Ocean...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2022/03/04/hands-off-seafarers/

Ναυτιλία μηδενικών εκπομπών: Η INTERTANKO ανταποκρίνεται στο κάλεσμα

H INTERTANKO υποστηρίζει τους στόχους για μια μηδενικών εκπομπών ναυτιλία με ορίζοντα το 2050, σημειώνει σε πρόσφατη ανακοίνωσή της. Ουσιαστικά, πρόκειται για έναν αρκετά φιλόδοξο στόχο συγκριτικά με αυτούς του ΙΜΟ για μείωση των εκπομπών της ναυτιλίας κατά 50% έως το 2050.

Στην κατεύθυνση της απανθρακοποίησης των θαλάσσιων μεταφορών, η INTERTANKO ενθαρρύνει τη συμμετοχή όλων των εμπλεκόμενων μερών για την ανάπτυξη τεχνολογιών και καυσίμων απαραίτητων προκειμένου η παγκόσμια ναυτιλία να επιτύχει...

https://www.naftikachronika.gr/2021/11/23/naftilia-midenikon-ekpompon-i-intertanko-antapokrinetai-sto-kalesma/

Shipping set to debate ‘code red’ climate change issues ahead of COP26

Shipping set to debate ‘code red’ climate change issues ahead of COP26

Tim Wilkins, Environment Director and Deputy Managing Director of INTERTANKO

As a landmark United Nations climate study declares “code red for humanity”, maritime leaders are set to discuss how the shipping industry can play its part in meeting global targets, just two months ahead of the crucial COP26 talks in Glasgow.

Examining the core question: “Is shipping ready for the outcomes of COP26?” industry leaders will consider...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2021/08/10/shipping-set-to-debate-code-red-climate-change-issues-ahead-of-cop26/

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